Walsura pinnata

Walsura pinnata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Walsura
Species: W. pinnata
Binomial name
Walsura pinnata
Hassk.[1]
Synonyms[1]

Walsura pinnata is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet pinnata is from the Latin meaning "feather-like", referring to the leaves.[2]

Description

Walsura pinnata grows up to 37 metres (120 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 38 centimetres (15 in). The bark is smooth and pale. The fruits are reddish when fresh, round to ovoid and measure up to 2.8 cm (1 in) in diameter.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Walsura pinnata grows naturally in southern China, Indochina and Malesia. Its habitat is lowland rainforest.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Walsura pinnata Hassk.". The Plant List. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Walsura pinnata Hassk." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K.; Kiew, Ruth. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 212,214. ISBN 983-2181-89-5. Retrieved 15 March 2014.


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